'We are so sorry for your loss. Since the Thornes were our "back-door" neighbors, I have many fond and funny memories of Sally, her sisters Peggy and Deborah, and of her brother...the then "baby" Zach. She was a delightful person and will be missed. 
Many hugs to all, Randy Race'

'Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss. My older sister (Linda Dickens Carr) graduated with Sally. I graduated with Peggy. My younger sister (Mary Dickens Jackson) graduated with Deborah. We all have fond memories of growing up and going to school together in Austin. Those memories will always be treasured.
God Bless you and your family.'

'Tom,
Words can not express our sorrow. Sally was such a beautiful person, inside and out. We will miss her. I hope and pray for peace, strength and comfort for your and your family as you move forward with this great void in your lives. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.'

'Tom,John,Jim & Family: 
We were sorry to hear about your loss. It's hard to put in words about how I feel. I know your better half is missing. Sally was the sweetest, kindness, loving and most gentle person. Alway there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love'

'Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can see Sally's smiling face right before me, she had a beautiful smile.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With great affection,
Deborah Knapp'

'Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.'

'We are so sorry for your loss. If we can do anything for you in your time of need, please let us know. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. 
Kemalie'

'Dr. Shields, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife, Sally passing away. Even though I never met her, she must have been a wonderful person. I know that she was married to a very special person. You and your family are in my prayers.'

'We were so sorry to hear of Sally's death. We haven't seen her too often in recent years but remember well all the SMU years together when the boys lived together and all the fun we had with them. May God bless you all as you deal with your sudden loss and comfort you in your grief. We pray for peace and serenity for all of you and would have attended the funeral but for being on vacation.'

'Sally was a classmate of mine from St. Andrew's Episcopal School through graduation at Austin High in 1965. I have a picture of the St. Andrew's Choir that includes Sally and me and others probably at All Saints' Church in Austin. While we haven't kept in touch I remember Sally and her sisters and family growing up in Austin. My thoughts and prayers are for her family with the loss of someone leaving their family too young. Stephanie Jackson Jenkins'

'Dr. Shields,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

~ Your Colleagues at ITEX in San Antonio'

'Tom - Cathy and I were very saddened to hear this morning from my son, Brent, about the passing of Sally. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your kids and the rest of the family. I wish we were going to be at the Jefferson reunion in October to express our condolences in person, but we will be travelling and out of town. Sally was always a gracious lady and host to our family. Take care.'

'Sally is one of the kindest people I had the honor of knowing while John and I attended high school and college. She always had a knack for making her sons' friends feel right at home. I will hold many fond memories of the lake and of Sally in my heart, and I send much love to all of you.'

'Tom, Beth and all the family members May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sally was a wonderful woman, i had the pleasure of visiting with her three weeks ago at Beth's "Reunion", she was such a positive person and was all about family and friends. 
May she Rest in Peace!'

'We are so Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let us know if there is Anything we can do for you.'

'We are sorry we can't be at Sally's service today, but our thoughts are with Tom and Sally's family. Our prayers go out for consolation and God's healing grace. We will miss Sally.'

'Dearest Ones,

I forgot to say how much Eugenia is affected by this news. If she could leave Big Eugene, she would come. She just can not today. But her heart breaks, too. I love you! Di'

'Dearest Teten Family,

Our hearts are breaking. We loved Sally. She was always the first to try to help in the kitchen, even when I told her not to, the one to stay and help, the one to behave so sweetly to our family. We really loved her. Gene is broken up about it, and wishes he could cancel his many surgeries today, but I will be there. I am also very, very teary. She is my age, and was a person I would aspire to be. She has left us too soon, and of course, it is not fair. We are thinking and praying for you, and love you so much. This just shows us that life is so unpredictable, as you already know from previous things. But you will get through this because you are strong and resilitent. Just know she will be in our memories forever. We are crushed. Much Love Always, Di, Gene and Fam'

'Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr Shields and Family

 Glen and Betty Brown'

'My memories of Sally when we were raising our teenagers together are of so much fun and happiness - she was always so gracious and enjoyable, and I valued her company. My deepest condolences to Tom, John and Jim and all of her family.'

'Sally was a kind and generous person. I remember her fondly from our childhood and young adulthood. She was a good friend and a good neighbor. I will always remember her warmly. Cicily Simms'

'Tom: 
Marybeth and I were so distress to hear of the passing of Sally. She was always a wonderful lady and a great hostess. She will be missed by her many friends and we were pleased to have known her.

'the carl forsyth family sends their deepest condolences to you....may god be with you all...velma forsyth'

'So very sorry to hear of such a sudden loss to you dear Tom! Your love and care for our family over the years has made a deep impact on us and we grieve alongside you knowing we only know a small glimpse of the amount of sadness you must be feeling. So our thoughts and prayers are with you and with the rest of your family. Loving wishes from Brad, Robin, Whitney and Taylor Hunt.'

'We are so sorry to hear of your loss. 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Please let us know we we can do anything for you. 
from your family & friends @ Alamo Barter Corporation.'

'Tom: We are so sorry about the untimely death of your wife. No words may seem comforting at this time and no one can appreciate the deep personal sorrow that you feel. To say that Sally is in a better place,although true,doesn't quite fulfill the profound loss that you are experiencing. Our prayers are w/ you and your family.'

'Dr. Shields & family--my deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of your wife, mother, grandmother. May all your good memories of Sally sustain you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless all of you! Marisa's Mom'

'I will miss my thoughtful, unassuming friend. I will miss sitting out on the porch at the lake with her while she smoked her controversial cigarette with dignity. I will miss the gourmet meals she and Tom would prepare for us with such detail. I will miss my friend telling me all about her "chick- 
a-dees" and asking about mine. I will miss my friend.'

'Peggy, 
I am so sorry to hear about your sister's death. Dixie called me last night and told me. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Love you, 
Linda'

'Tom: I am so very sorry to see the passing of Sally. I just loved her to pieces and have often thought about you all, often. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris Schwope'

'Tom, we are both in shock and sadden of hearing of the lost of your wife, mother of your boys and our good friend. We would always talk if we were getting the mail at the same time, and she was always so pleasant, friendly and nice. We will miss her dearly. With our deepest sympathies.

'Dear Mr. Shields, Jim and John and Family-

'Tom, 
Curtis and I are deeply sadden by the death of Sally. Such a shock. Our prayers are with you.'

'With broken hearts, but fond memories we send our love to you Tom, Jim, John, Lisa, Kendall and Abigail. We remember Sally's sense of humor, her intelligence, her unwavering devotion to her family, her many acts of kindess, her faith shown in love for others, her sincere patiotism, and her ability to always adapt with a smile. Myra will certainly miss her long-time email buddy! God's blessings and peace...'

'Sue Ann and I send our condolences and prayers as we mourn your loss.'

'Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this dark valley of sorrow and know that God is with you... even in this time. Much love ..'

'Tom, 
You and Sally have created a lifetime of memories! May your love for each other and all of those wonderful memories sustain you, Jim, John, Lisa, Kendall and Abigail in the days ahead. We send our warmest regards.'

'Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. 
 Our love, 
 Kelly and Jack Witteman'

'I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.'

'Dr. Shields, may you be comforted by the many caring thoughts and prayers by your friends at the San Antonio District Dental Society and the Alliance.

'We are so sorry to hear of Sally's passing and are holding your family close in prayer.'

'Tom, so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God's peace and strength for you and your boys. Deepest regards, Andy'

OBITUARY

Sally Thorne Shields

June 5, 1947 – September 7, 2010

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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